PGH Ohio Rankings – Class of 2023 – Stockrisers Part 4
As we dive into the pre-season update of the PGH Ohio state player rankings – here are some of the “stock risers” in the Class of 2023. Nina Shaffer Nina Shaffer 5'6" | PG Green | 2023 State OH –…
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Continue ReadingAs we dive into the pre-season update of the PGH Ohio state player rankings – here are some of the “stock risers” in the Class of 2023.
Nina Shaffer Nina Shaffer 5'6" | PG Green | 2023 State OH – 5’6 Guard – Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Shaffer had a big year for one of the state’s top division 2 clubs last winter at CVCA and has shown a continued improvement since then. Nina is a super-skilled guard who plays effectively with both hands. She gets every single loose ball that there is to be had and is an outstanding passer for her teammates, especially in pick-and-roll situations. Shaffer loves to compete defensively – often times guarding the other team’s best perimeter player.
Gia Casalinova Gia Casalinova 5'7" | CG Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy | 2023 State OH – 5’7 Guard – Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Gia is another one of CVCA’s outstanding young players. Her ability to get to the rim and play through contact is impressive for such a young player. She lives at the FT line and is a great shooter from the stripe. Casalinova is a slasher with the scorer’s mindset. She is especially tough in transition, but is also effective in a slower pace played in the half court.
Jaelle Keller Jaelle Keller 5'5" | PG Margaretta | 2023 OH – 5’4 Guard – Margaretta
Keller is a tenacious point guard who leads her team on both ends of the floor. She can single-handedly disrupt an entire offensive gameplan with her quickness and IQ. As a coach’s daughter – her knowledge of the game is a huge asset – she has the leadership skills to match. Jaelle has great vision to go with her special ball-handling package. She puts a lot of pressure on opposing defenses as a driver, but can also step out and knock down shots from the perimeter with a hand in her face.
Maren McCallister Maren McCallister 5'11" | CG New Hope Christian | 2023 State OH – 5’10 Guard – New Hope Christian Academy
We had to dig deep to find McCallister – who was one of the state’s top freshman scorers last year at non-OHSAA NHCA. Maren’s length and high release makes her a tough match-up for opposing defenses. She can get the rim with 1 dribble from anywhere in the half-court and runs the floor well for a guard with her length. McCallister uses her long arms to get a number of deflections, while also blocking a number of shots.
Ashley Kerekes Ashley Kerekes 5'10" | PF Copley | 2023 State OH – 5’10 Forward – Copley
Kerekes is a long and athletic forward who is dangerous in the open floor. Whether it be rolling to the hoop in a pick-and-roll situation, slipping screens, attacking in transition where she runs like a deer or ripping through and getting to the rim from the elbow or corner – Kerekes is tough to contain. She is a leaper who finishes over defenders more than she does through them. Ashley is a more than capable defender, as well.